So my monk has accumulated quite a bit of prestige (31), and I'm looking for something to spend it on. None of the mechanical benefits of the vanities look that appealing, but I was considering hiring a porter for 5 PP, and having him just lug around a 100 pound boulder. I'd consider him my monastic trainee, and perhaps throw out bits of wisdom to him along the way. Also, who knows when you'll need a giant rock?

The only problem is, I don't know how much that boulder should cost. Any ideas?

If you're looking for a fine block of marble the size of a small building, you may need to purchase it from a quarry. Considering the size of a 100lb common rock, I think it's fair to assume that walking down any path you're going to be able to find a few thousand of them.

Mourne wrote:

But, you're assuming that Golarion logic follow Earth logic. And considering that we're dealing with magic, dragons, and mystical environments, I doubt that it does.

If you're looking for a fine block of marble the size of a small building, you may need to purchase it from a quarry. Considering the size of a 100lb common rock, I think it's fair to assume that walking down any path you're going to be able to find a few thousand of them.

Mourne wrote:

But, you're assuming that Golarion logic follow Earth logic. And considering that we're dealing with magic, dragons, and mystical environments, I doubt that it does.

Maybe I'll make it a 300 pound boulder to put him at max encumbrance. And for fun, I'll say he has to carry it on top of his head. Of course, the entire point of the exercise is for him to realize that carrying around a giant rock is completely pointless. But with that 18 STR he needs to carry it around, that doesn't leave a lot of points to put into WIS or INT...

"Master, why do I have to carry this rock around everywhere?"

"Only when you understand your physical burden, can you understand your spiritual burden."

Maybe I'll make it a 300 pound boulder to put him at max encumbrance. And for fun, I'll say he has to carry it on top of his head. Of course, the entire point of the exercise is for him to realize that carrying around a giant rock is completely pointless. But with that 18 STR he needs to carry it around, that doesn't leave a lot of points to put into WIS or INT...

"Master, why do I have to carry this rock around everywhere?"

"Only when you understand your physical burden, can you understand your spiritual burden."

"And why am I wearing the watermelons on my feet?"

"...I don't remember telling you to do that."

"When you can balance a tack hammer on your head, you will head off your foes with a balanced attack."